UV Index in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

· America/Toronto

3.1
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (01:01:06 PM) the sun reaches 36.4° above the horizon in Niagara Falls. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 3.1 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

☀️ Sun Safety: When the UV index is high, protect yourself with sunscreen, shade, and a hat. Values of 6 or more indicate increased sunburn risk!

UV index in Niagara Falls, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
36.4° 3.1 Moderate —
36.0° 3.0 Moderate —
35.7° 3.0 Moderate —
35.3° 2.9 Low —
35.0° 2.9 Low —
34.7° 2.8 Low —
34.3° 2.7 Low —
34.0° 2.7 Low —
33.6° 2.6 Low —
33.3° 2.6 Low —
33.0° 2.5 Low —
32.7° 2.5 Low —
32.3° 2.4 Low —
32.0° 2.4 Low —

Clear-sky values are calculated from the sun's height at solar noon (cloud-free sky, average ozone). Forecast values from Open-Meteo include clouds and load in your browser.

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The UV index in Niagara Falls measures the intensity of ultraviolet radiation reaching the ground. Values below 3 are considered low risk, while 6 and above require sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and shade. The clear-sky value shows how strong the sun can get on each day; the forecast shows what is expected with clouds. See today's sunrise and sunset times for Niagara Falls or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Niagara Falls.

About Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, a city in the province of Ontario, Canada, has existed as a municipality since 1903. As of 2016, the population was 88,071. The city spans an area of 209.7 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 173 metres. Transportation access is provided by the Niagara Falls railway station. Notable landmarks within the city include the Horseshoe Falls, the observation tower known as Skylon Tower, and the Honeymoon Bridge, a deck arch road bridge. The municipal landscape also encompasses Navy Island, the Marineland of Canada theme park, the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, and the Gale Centre arena.

AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.